Fun and very interesting lists about slang, vocabulary, language, spelling, and even punctuation.

Words, Words, Words

Whoa Facts

You know those words that are basically two words smushed together? Like how “smog” is a combination of “smoke” and “fog.” Or “brunch” is the baby of “breakfast" and “lunch.”Well, there is a word for these compound words - a portmanteau (pronounced port-MAN-toe). Fittingly, “portmanteau” is a portmanteau, coming from the two root words of “porter” (to carry) and “manteau” (a cloak). So, the loose translation of “carrying a cloak” means to carry two ideas together. Or, more simply, think of a portmanteau as “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.wordgenius.com/surprising-everyday-words-that-are-portmanteaus/YnFi6X-L6wAG0yE8">two meanings packed up into one word.</a>”There are many words in the English language that not many of us probably realize are portmanteaus - everything from our favorite electronic pets to the stuff that closes our toddlers' shoes.&nbsp;

15 Everyday Words We Didn’t Realize Were Portmanteaus

General

Portmanteaus We Didn't Notice 

Emily Mast

Twitter

There's not much that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/guillermo-del-toros-pinocchio-reactions-2022/miguelgr">Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio</a>, Marcel The Shell With Shoes On, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/puss-in-boots-the-last-wish-posts/raelyn-giansanti">Puss in Boots: The Last Wish</a>, The Sea Beast, or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/turning-red-interesting-thoughts/miguelgr">Turning Red</a> have in common, except for the fact that they're all officially <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/nominees-reaction-oscar-nominations-2023/erin-maxwell">Oscar nominated</a>. Enjoy these posts about some of the best animated films that graced our screens in 2022. Vote up the best posts!

24 Posts About The Best Animated Movies From 2022 That Prove It's Time For A Movie Marathon

M. Garcia

Culture

It's extremely rare for a K-pop idol to go public with their relationship - so when it does happen, it's a big deal. Curious to know which K-pop stars are openly dating? Here are the official K-pop couples of 2023.Perhaps the hottest Korean celebrity couple on this list is IU and Lee Jong-suk. IU is one of the most famous solo artists in K-pop while Lee Jong-suk is a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/korean-drama-actors/ranker-entertainment">popular K-drama actor</a>. With both of their popularity and star power combined, they are definitely Korea's new “it couple.” Another famous couple is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-korean-rhythm-and-blues-singers-right-now/music-lover">KR&amp;B singer</a> Crush and Red Velvet's Joy.Vote up your favorite K-pop power couples, and make sure to check back for updates on new official dating announcements.

K-pop Idols Who Are Dating In 2023

Taylor Park

2023

Tired of words and phrases you heard too many times in 2022? <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.lssu.edu/traditions/banishedwords/#toggle-id-10">Lake Superior State University</a> has released its annual list of phrases that should be banished in the new year, catching the attention of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/02/world/banished-words-2023-intl-scli/index">CNN </a>and word nerds everywhere. These linguistic annoyances range from everyone's favorite (or least favorite) acronym "G.O.A.T." to the shoulder-shrugging phrase “It is what it is." These terms and phrases are in heavy use, but imagine a world in which everybody stopped using them this year.Vote up the phrases you want to see out of the lexicon. Vote down the ones you don't think need to be retired from heavy use.

Words And Phrases That Should Be Banished In 2023

Damon Davis

The most popular TikTok girls bring in millions of followers and boast billions of views. They participate in dance challenges, comedic videos, mukbang-style videos, share personal stories, and more.Perhaps you love watching the upbeat and stylish videos of Dylan Mulvaney. Or maybe you are more into the food and eating videos shared by Alissa Nguyen on her gaming_foodie account. Either way, you should find your favorite female TikTok stars below. For example, you should recognize Charli D'Amelio, who has over 140 million followers.The TikTokers below have amassed large followings. However, when it comes to voting, you can choose simply based on the ones you enjoy watching most. So vote up your favorites, and then check back to see if they topped our 2023 list!&nbsp;

The 50+ Most Popular TikTok Girls Of 2023

Person

Jules Burke

Lists about the speechless little creatures who hold our hearts and see us naked but don't even know our names.

For the Love of Pets

Parenting

It's no surprise that most kids love animals, and many kids will start begging for a pet as soon as they can talk. So, it's a good idea to know which pets your kids can handle before having your child pick out a new family member.However, it's important to remember that pets are living creatures. They all deserve to have the best care possible, no matter how small they are. Pets can be a great way to teach a kid responsibility, but it can be difficult for kids to care for every aspect of an animal's health. So, before choosing a pet with your child, make sure an adult in the household is willing to help the kid care for the pet when needed.Most kids will gravitate toward popular pets like dogs and cats, but those are some of the biggest commitments you can choose. It's unlikely that a kid will be able to be the primary caretaker for one of those animals at a young age. So, instead, consider a lower maintenance pet as an intro to the animal world. Keep reading to learn about great pets your kids will love and can take care of.

Low Maintenance Pets You Should Be Buying For Your Kids

Animal/Plant

Molly Weinfurter

It's time to play the music. It's time to light the lights.

The Muppet Show

Funny

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/muppet-movie-small-details/erin-maxwell">The Muppets</a> have entertained audiences of all ages for several decades now, and it's safe to say that fans continue to want much, much more. Enjoy these unhinged tweets from fans who had hilarious points to make about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/muppets-controversies/patrick-thornton">the Muppets</a>. Vote up the most chaotic tweets!

23 Chaotic Tweets About The Muppets That Made Us Love Them Even More

Season 2 of Netflix's Ginny &amp; Georgia has dropped, and ever since the show has been No. 1 on Netflix. We rounded up some of the best reactions to the show, which has pretty mixed reviews all around. Check them out and vote for your favorite reactions!

Just 20 Tweets About Netflix's 'Ginny & Georgia' That Make A Good Point

Jane LaCroix

Superheroes

Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland - each portrays Spider-Man differently, but we love them all. The fans can't get enough of these actors.

22 Posts About The 'Spider-Man' Actors That Prove Tom, Tobey, And Andrew Are Always In Our Hearts

Colin  Morabito

Lists for fans who have already read every book, seen every movie, and then read / watched each of them all several more times.

Going Deep in Harry Potter

Mistakes & Plot Holes

One brave Potterhead said,<blockquote>[My friend] is constantly astonished by how bad the Harry Potter world-building is so please drop your favorite nugget of completely nonsensical ‘Potter’ lore here…</blockquote>And Twitter users responded.

30 Plot Holes From ‘Harry Potter’ That Not Even A Time-Turner Can Fix

Ramya Jaishankar

Remember the good ol' days when movies had killer emo and pop-punk soundtracks? We took to Twitter to round up some '90s and '00s movies that had the best soundtracks. Check them out and vote for the best ones!

20 Tweets About '90s and '00s Movies That Have Killer Emo Soundtracks We Totally Forgot About

The Last of Us

After two episodes of being pretty faithful to the video game source material, HBO's The Last of Us deviated wildly by spending almost an entire episode without Joel and Ellie. And thank god they did because “Long Long Time” is the best ep so far and maybe the best hour of TV we've seen in a while.&nbsp;But don't trust us, take a look at what people on Twitter had to say. Be sure to give these folks a follow and vote up your favorites.SPOILERS AHEAD

'The Last of Us' Episode 3 Had Us Crying Our Eyes Out Over The Most Beautiful Apocalyptic Love Story

Mark Rennie

James Gunn

Scooby-Doo and Scooby-Doo 2 are cult classics. They are both beloved by fans and have absolutely stacked casts. Sarah Michelle Gellar as Daphne, Freddie Prinze Jr as Fred, Matthew Lillard as Shaggy, and Linda Cardellini as Velma is some iconic casting. Not to mention the famous folks they got for supporting cast for both movies like Rowan Atkinson, Seth Green, Isla Fisher, Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath, Alicia Silverstone, and more! Below are some of the best fan tweets we saw about the live action Scooby-Doo movies.

19 Tweets That Prove James Gunn's  'Scooby-Doo' Is One Of The Best Cartoon Adaptations Of All Time

Ian Carlos Crawford

While most people try to be merry and jolly throughout the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/brutally-honest-christmas-tweets/ramya-jaishankar-1">holiday season</a>, it's easy for things to take a chaotic turn. Here are the most entertaining tweets from people who got <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/unpopular-christmas-opinions/alyssa-mariano">brutally honest about Christmas</a>. Vote up the tweets you'd hit “like” on!

25 Chaotic Christmas Tweets That Made Us Spit Out Our Hot Cocoa

Entertainment

These are the most viral tweets of the year that make you giggle, even though you might have gasped at the same time. These popular tweets might come from a dark place, but they sure are funny.Here are a<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-twisted-funny-viral-tweets-071322/erin-maxwell"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-twisted-funny-viral-tweets-102022/erin-maxwell?ref=profile_own">few twisted tweets </a>that are as dark as they are absolutely hilarious.

30 Of The Most Twisted Tweets Of 2022 That Made Us Smile In The Most Sinister Way

Erin Maxwell

The Best of 2022

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/11/style/most-stylish-people.html">The New York Times' Most Stylish ‘People’ of 2022</a> celebrates the unique individuals who made the year just a tad more fabulous. Whether they had a glamorous look on the red carpet at the Met Gala or just own a tremendous personal style that oozes confidence and appeal, these individuals gave 2022 a unique flavor. We chose 50 of these folks and want to know where their styles rank with you. Some are real, some are fiction, but all have a style all their own.&nbsp;Vote up the individuals with a style that stood out in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/11/style/most-stylish-people.html">2022</a>; vote down the folks who should try a little harder.&nbsp;

Film And TV Fans Rerank The New York Times' Most Stylish 'People' Of 2022

Mel Judson

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Lists about films and TV shows told by the visuals-intensive medium that allows storytellers to weave fantastical legends told by unforgettable characters.

Animation Mania

Animated TV

There have been many fantastic animated TV shows throughout the history, but which ones are the best? Some people think that cartoons are just for children (just check out our list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kids-cartoons/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best kids&#39; cartoons</a>), but there are many that have frequent themes that even adults will enjoy. From classic <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-animated-series-ever-made?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">animated series</a> like &quot;Looney Tunes,&quot; &quot;The Flintstones,&quot; and &quot;The Jetsons&quot; to the modern day hits of &quot;The Simpsons&quot; and &quot;South Park,&quot; there are many great cartoons available. Both classic cartoons and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-animated-series/ranker-tv" target="_blank">current animated series </a>make this list of the best cartoons of all time.&nbsp;For anime, check out these lists of the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time">best anime series</a> and&nbsp;the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time">best superhero anime</a> of all time..

The cartoon was created during the silent movie era as a short that was shown before movies. They gained even more popularity when the talkies came around, most notable of these were made by the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/walt-disney-facts/coy-jandreau?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Walt Disney</a> company and Warner Bros with &quot;Merry Melodies&quot; (which later became &quot;Looney Tunes&quot;). With the invention of the television, cartoons and animated programs finally found a realm in which to flourish.

This is a list of the best cartoons of all time, including series <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-cartoon-year-you-were-born/mallory-weiler" target="_blank">from years past</a> and ones that are still going today. Vote up your favorite or make your own version.

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The Flintstones

The Best Cartoons of All Time

TV Program

The Best Cartoons & Animated Shows Of All Time, Ranked

Ranker Community

Lists about ways people around the world and throughout history have altered their own appearances in the quest for physical beauty.

Hey, Good Lookin'

Makeup! Moisturizer! Nail stuff! Whatever! Gather up your gift cards. Every beauty product on earth isn't gonna buy itself.

Cosmetically Connected

Makeup

Emily Dickinson once said &quot;Beauty is not caused. It (simply) is.&quot; Well, that may be true, but it won't stop us from feverishly seeking out the next magic wonder for halting the speeding bullet of aging. Where today we are slaves to Botox and silicone, the ladies of yester-year resorted to some truly brain-cringing practices. What's scarier is that most of these traditions/practices somehow still exist today...somewhere.&nbsp;What are the strangest beauty treatments women have used? There are some bizarre ones on this list, so if you're into that type of thing and are experimental, take a look at this&nbsp;

The 15 Most Bizarre Beauty Treatments Women Have Ever Used

Product

Weird Beauty Treatments | List of Crazy Treatments

Sonja Holbrook

Funny lists to get you through your 8th lockdown.

Silly Things to Make You Laugh

Lists about the wonderful and horrifying practice of trying to find one's soulmate.

The Art of Dating

What <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movie-pick-up-lines/ranker-film" target="_blank">good lines</a> do you always go to when you spot a hottie across the bar? This list of pick up line jokes and humor, culled from TV shows, films, stand-up comedy and pop culture might help you add an icebreaker or two to your rotation. These one-liners and humorous anecdotes look at <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funny-pick-up-line-memes/nathandavidson?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">funny pick up lines</a> from a variety of perspectives, and try to find humor in wry observations, through irony and sarcasm, and even just by being silly. Human beings love to laugh, and being able to notice life&#39;s little absurdities can make even bad days seem a bit cheerier, and help catch the eyes of the ladies (or gents!).

Some of these <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pick-up-line-jokes/jack-napier" target="_blank">funny ice breakers</a> and one-liners are designed with that in mind, from amusing little witticisms to obscure references to puns. Others take a more satirical approach and are cheesy ice breaker lines that use hypocrisy and criticism for laughs. No matter what the approach, these sexy come ons will make you laugh and you&#39;ll find breaking the ice with a joke isn&#39;t as tricky as it seems.

The jokes on this page take many forms and are written in different formats. Some have a very traditional set-up/punchline style, with the set-up in bold and the punchline written smaller in the space below. Others are more like mini-stories or scenarios, in which case they&#39;ve simply been broken up in a way that&#39;s convenient and easy to read. Go through them all and vote for your favorites!

Guys, Win Over the Ladies With These Funny Pick-Up Lines

The Funniest Pick-Up Lines

Funny Pick Up Lines | List of Cheesy Ice Breakers Lines

Jack Napier

Lists about cosmetic surgeries and the people who have them.

Under the Knife

Lifestyle

Which celebrities are most likely to have had nose jobs? The subject is a hotly debated one. Some celebs come clean and admit that they&#39;ve had work done, including a &quot;nose job&quot; (rhinoplasty). Others definitely look like they&#39;ve had some sort of plastic surgery, but they won&#39;t say one way or the other. Everyone listed here is rumored to have had a nose job, or has openly admitted to having one. Some are obvious, while others are far more subtle.&nbsp;

Zac Efron

Celebrity Nose Jobs: Before and After

Mark Holmes

Megan Marie Hart

Maria Callas

Montserrat Caballé

Understanding

Loyal

Trustworthy

Hamilton

Les Misérables

Wicked

Italy

Greece

Iceland

Lists that rank the greatest works, composers, and musicians by instrument. 

Classical Music & Opera

Vote on these lists of outstanding female vocalists, musicians, songwriters, and performers in every genre.

Who Run the World?

While opera isn't the most popular for of modern entertainment, it is still a significant cultural staple in many countries, and can be an incredibly moving experience. An opera singer is skilled in the art of singing, acting, and most importantly, projecting their voice in a powerful way to a live audience, filling the entire theatre with music. Female opera singers can hit the high notes with ease.Who are the best female opera singers of all time?&nbsp;The talented women featured on this list have made a significant impact in the world of opera, and are incredibly talented. Female opera singers are usually sopranos or altos. If you’re interested in opera and want to see these female singers in action, but can't afford to attend, there are many operas available on DVD as well.The greatest female opera singers on this list include Maria Callas, Renee Fleming, and Anna Gottlieb. Vote up the best of the best below or add the top female opera singers you think are the best if they aren't already on the list.

Leontyne Price

The Greatest Female Opera Singers of All Time

Buster McDermott

The many wonderful things that make life worth living. 

All Good Things

What are the&nbsp;best, most positive personality traits a person can have? This is a crowdsourced list of the most desirable&nbsp;attributes and qualities men and women and have, ranked by people like you.&nbsp;Wondering how others become well-liked with great personalities? These admirable character traits are what women really want and what men like; they are what people strive to be and what others look for in a mate.

The best qualities in a person will vary, based on the person assessing or being assessed, but there&#39;s no denying there are certain qualities to look for in a person that are common across the board. Most people would agree that the best traits in a person include being trustworthy, loyal, and fun, but what else constitutes the best quality traits in a person?

When it comes to looking for the greatest qualities in a friend or the best qualities in a mate, there are questions to be answered when determining what your compatibility with another person will be like &quot;does my mate value the same qualities I do&quot; or &quot;do my friend and I share the same qualities.&quot;

What are the top qualities in a person? What are some examples of&nbsp;unique personality traits? What are the most important qualities in a person? Whether you&#39;re trying to determine the best qualities in another person or trying to answer the question &quot;what qualities should I have,&quot;&nbsp;this is a great place to see what qualities other people value.

The Best Qualities in a Person

Best Qualities in a Person | Attractive Personality Traits

Samantha Dillinger

The most beautiful, stunning, unforgettable cities, beaches, and attractions at the world that should be at the very top of your Must-See list.

Dream Destinations

The Travel Bug

Travel

There's nothing like traveling and seeing the world to broaden your horizons and the countries on this list are the most beautiful places in the world. Vote up the most gorgeous destinations below or add a beautiful country to visit if it isn't already listed. This list should encourage you to travel and see some of these gorgeous landscapes for yourself. The pictures of beautiful countries below are incredible, but nothing beats seeing these locations in person.Many people love Italy because of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-magical-cities-in-the-world/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">magical cities</a> of Rome, Venice, Florence, and the spectacular Amalfi Coast. Breathtaking scenes are everywhere! What factors go into considering the most beautiful countries in the world? Certainly, many of these gorgeous countries are home to the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-beautiful-natural-wonders-in-the-world" target="_blank">most beautiful natural wonders in the world</a>, along with the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-beautiful-buildings-around-the-world" target="_blank">most beautiful buildings</a>. It's hard to argue, for example, with Australia as a popular travel destination, given the extraordinary natural wonders it is home to.What do you believe is the prettiest country? Time to vote and rerank the top most beautiful countries in the world below.

Austria

The Most Beautiful Countries in the World

Country

Most Beautiful Countries In The World

Lists about the greatest performers and most spectacular plays, musicals, and other shows ever to sparkle in the bright lights of Broadway.

Lights Are Bright on Broadway

The musical phenomenon Hamilton follows the life of one ambitious immigrant who helps win a revolution and shape early American politics, all while earnestly sticking to noble ideals. 

History Has Its Eyes on You

List of the best musicals to ever run on stage, whether on Broadway, the West End, or in smaller fringe theaters around the world. The greatest musicals combine music, dancing, amazing stories, and top casts to take the viewer out of a theatre and into a world they never imagined.The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-popular-broadway-musicals-ever/constance-bennet?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Broadway musicals</a> are a cross-section of classic musicals like Les Miserables (now an Oscar winning movie) and Cats as well as new favorites like The Book of Mormon and Wicked. Their casts feature some of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-broadway-stars/mollie">best stars on Broadway</a> from throughout the years, and they are all worthy of more than one viewing. The best thing about musical theater, of course, is that it's never the same show twice.What are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-popular-broadway-musicals-ever/constance-bennet?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top Broadway musicals</a>? What are the best musical theater shows? Which shows are the greatest musicals ever to be on stage? That's for all you musical theater fans to decide!Vote up your favorite musicals, and vote down the ones that were disappointing.&nbsp;